When A Biltmore Christmas premiered in 2023, fans expected another elegant holiday romance.
What they got? A time-travel twist that completely took over Hallmark conversations.
Starring Bethany Joy Lenz and Kristoffer Polaha, the film follows Lucy, a screenwriter hired to pen a remake of a classic holiday movie filmed at the historic Biltmore Estate. But during her visit, something magical happens — she’s transported back in time to the 1940s set of the original film.
Yes. Hallmark did time travel.
And fans loved it.
What made this movie explode online was its boldness. Hallmark has always embraced cozy romance, but this film layered nostalgia, fantasy, and golden-era Hollywood glamour into the mix. The costumes, the vintage dialogue, the sweeping estate setting — everything felt cinematic and elevated.
The chemistry between Lenz and Polaha anchored the fantasy with emotional authenticity. Their connection felt timeless, making the time-travel element not just a gimmick, but a meaningful part of the love story.
And when Lucy faces the choice between returning to her present or staying in the past…
That’s when the emotional stakes truly soar.
